Hello Monday ... Hello Gratitude

Hello Monday

Hello Gratitude

Hello to a heart full of Christmas cheer!

Hello to my dear daughter coming home Friday 

for Christmas break!

Hello to gratitude 

for our little house

that is all dressed up 
for the holidays.

It is within these walls

we have grown

a family.

Made our own Christmas traditions

and 

had the privilege

of watching 

our three

children

grow into incredible adults.

To me

this  house is a sacred space

and

hallowed ground.

This little house
 is a family's home.

Hello to a heart full of gratitude 

and 

so much thanks

for all of your support last week.

I felt the love

and

 gained from the perspectives

and stories shared.

My soul was soothed

and 

given hope.

Hello to gratitude for perspective.

There was a horrific car accident this week

just blocks from our house.

Unfortunately

it was a car full of teenage girls

who had made some very unfortunate choices

and

 now have to live with 

unbelievably harsh outcomes.

My heart breaks and bleeds

for these girls

and

 their families.

I send them all much much love and prayer.

Life is so very fragile

It is up to us to make 

the very most of everyday given.

and to

love fiercely
 and
 steadfastly.

 On a much, much, lighter note

Hello to gratitude for those that embrace the past

and 

celebrate histories and traditions.

Jeff and I got to spend time in 

Old Town San Juan Capistrano

 where history

and 

small town life 

are always celebrated.

Hello to a beautiful new holiday week

and 

time spent with ones I love!

As always my dear friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life 

thank you once again
you fill my heart.